Biomechanical Engineer - USA

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. 

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company!  We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement! 

Overview

Conducts technical investigations, analysis, and testimony in commercial and personal injury litigation and failure analysis involving medical equipment and accompanying procedural issues within a hospital or health care setting. Provides human-injury impact analysis in vehicular accidents, amusement park ride accidents, and cases involving falls or falling objects by performing occupant motion studies to determine injury potential/causation, seatbelt use, the effects of airbag interaction, and determination of occupant positions. Duties include using computer and physical models to re-construct accidents, to measure the load and injury levels, and to prepare written reports of findings.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs human-injury impact analysis of vehicular accidents, mechanical failures, falls, and falling objects.
• Analyzes vehicular accidents, mechanical failures, and reconstructs vehicular accidents.
• Prepares written reports of findings in clear, concise, easy-to-understand terms.
• Provides testimony in depositions and in the courtroom.
• Conducts human motion and injury impact analyses.
• Analyzes injuries resulting from automobile, industrial, marine, and recreational accidents.
• Conducts on-site vehicle examinations, and provides written findings and conclusions.
• Reviews various media (e.g., photographs, witness statements, depositions, police reports, medical and chiropractic records, etc.) to provide logical conclusions.
• Locates and applies research of pertinent literature and governmental regulations.
• Applies mathematical and empirical methods of analyses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Certification:

• BS Degree or Master’s in biomedical engineering required
• PE license and Ph. D preferred
• Minimum of 8 years’ in biomedical engineering or mechanical engineering
• ACTAR certification is required or the ability to obtain it within six month
  

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Background in forensic engineering preferred 
• Cognitive problem-solving skills required
• Experience working in anatomy, teaching, or the automotive industry helpful
• Working knowledge of general PC applications and software

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements

Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client’s office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch.    There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.

Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% travel.  Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employee and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

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